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KS09 BKN

2009 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 BKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 87,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,904 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 84,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,295 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,000 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Rear silencer outer skin separated from the main body of silencer

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,593 miles

Middle and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,512 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 17,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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KS09 BKN is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS09 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KS09 BKN is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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